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Monday, 19 August 2024 10:47

The majority of that cost is in relation to slips and falls.

Slips and falls cost councils around the country more than €54 million last year.

The amount of money paid out in compensation for public liability claims was up 15.7% on 2022 figures.

Westmeath County Council paid out nearly €940,000 in 51 claims, while the figure in Offaly is €760,000.

Laois County Council didn't respond to the survey by the Irish Independent.

Brian Hanley from the Alliance for Insurance Reform says it's mainly a hangover from the Covid pandemic:

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